Dent Neurologic

First Class Research

From providing our patients with the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options to assisting each in the best care and coping opportunities, we aim to fulfill the needs of the whole patient. Through foundation support and exceptional faculty leadership, the DENT Neurosciences Research Center is able to build upon the philosophy by providing advancement, support and education to our providers and partners.

About the DNRC

The Dent Neuroscience Research Center (DNRC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of DENT dedicated to outcomes research and education supported by foundations, industry and personal contributions. The DNRC is focused on developing comprehensive, clinically relevant, and cost effective solutions to complex neurological problems faced in our community.

Building awareness, fostering relationships, providing support and continuous education are at the forefront of the DENT philosophy. From providing our patients with the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options to assisting each in the best care and coping opportunities, we aim to fulfill the needs of the whole patient. Through foundation support and exceptional faculty leadership, DNRC is able to build upon the philosophy by providing advancement, support and education to our providers and partners.

Open Studies

Want to participate in a study?

Please call 716-250-2009 and one of our Research Coordinators will be in contact with you as soon as possible. If we currently do not have a study that is currently available for you, we will add you to our database for future studies.

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  • Alzheimer's
  • Behavioral Health
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache/Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Research Study
  • Stroke Center
  • Treatment-Resistant Depression
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  • Alzheimer's
  • Behavioral Health
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache/Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Research Study
  • Stroke Center
  • Treatment-Resistant Depression
EpilepsyResearch Study

Supernus RENAISSANCE 2

Supernus RENAISSANCE 2 Please see below for Epilepsy Research Opportunity. ...
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CIPD (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)Research Study

Sanofi VITALIZE

Sanofi VITALIZE A Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, study evaluating efficacy ...
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Multiple SclerosisResearch Study

TG ENABLE

TG ENABLE The purpose of this study is to evaluate ...
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Research Study

TEVA IMPACT TD

TEVA IMPACT TD Registry (Tardive Dyskinesia) The purpose of this ...
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Alzheimer'sResearch Study

ALZ-NET

Alzheimer’s National Registry for Treatment and Diagnostics(ALZ-NET) (Mild Cognitive Impairment ...
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Headache/MigraineResearch Study

Migraine prevention injection in patients with unsuccessful prior preventive treatments

Migraine prevention injection in patients with unsuccessful prior preventive treatments ...
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Headache/MigraineResearch Study

Chronic Migraine Implant for Migraine Prevention (RELIEV-CM2)

Chronic Migraine Implant for Migraine Prevention (RELIEV-CM2) The purpose of ...
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Headache/MigraineResearch Study

Menstrual Migraine Prevention

Menstrual Migraine Prevention using Ubrelvy This study will evaluate the ...
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Multiple SclerosisResearch Study

SANOFI Freviva

Sanofi Freviva The purpose of this study is to determine ...
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Alzheimer'sResearch Study

IGC Pharma CALMA

IGC Pharma CALMA (Alzheimer’s Disease with Agitation) This is a ...
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Alzheimer'sResearch Study

ACADIA RADIANT

ACADIA RADIANT (Alzheimer’s Disease Psychosis) In this study, researchers will ...
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Alzheimer'sResearch Study

SUVEN CTP3S1502HT6

SUVEN CTP3S1502HT6 (Alzheimer’s Disease with Agitation) This study will be ...
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Alzheimer'sResearch Study

ADCS BENFO-TEAM

ADCS BENFO-TEAM The purpose of this study is to learn ...
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Research Study

OXA1 Study

0XA1 Study This study will test if an investigational medicine ...
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Research Study

Generation HD-2

Generation HD-2 This study will evaluate the safety, biomarkers, and ...
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EpilepsyResearch Study

STARS and STARS Extension

Studies to Assess the Staccato Alprazolam in Study Participants 12 Years of Age and Older With Stereotypical Prolonged Seizures
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Research StudyTreatment-Resistant Depression

LivaNova RECOVER VNS

A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy® System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in ...
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Behavioral Health

Break the stigma; mental health in sports is just as essential as physical health

Despite efforts to bring more awareness mental health, a stigma ...
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Headache/MigraineResearch Study

CGBG Study

We are looking for adults ages 18 to 55 who have been diagnosed with migraine. The CGBC Study will consist of five visits over a ...
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serviceStroke Center

World Stroke Day

If you or someone you know wants to make an ...
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Behavioral Healthservice

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Livestream Recap with Dr. ...
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Active Studies, No Longer Recruiting

Past Studies

Giving Opportunities

The DNRC is funded through industry grants and clinical trial contracts, foundations, and community donations. Funds support need-based deserving initiatives related to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in patients from around the Western New York region.

Corporate or individual donors are welcome to designate their contribution to a specific specialty fund or have it applied to the general operating needs where it is most effective. Gifts can be made in many forms, including cash donations, proceeds from community benefits, corporate contributions and matching gifts, grants, planned gifts, gifts of honor or memorials, and more.

Please contact Maria Caserta, mcaserta@dentinstitute.com, to find out more about how you can help support our mission to bring the most comprehensive treatments to our neighbors and their families suffering with neurological disorders.

DNRC Leadership

Michelle Rainka, PharmD, BCPP, CCRP, President

Clinical Pharmacist, Dent Neurologic Institute

Adjunct Instructor in the School of Pharmacy, SUNY at Buffalo

 

Laszlo Mechtler, MD, FAAN, FEAN, FASN, FAHS, Chief Medical Officer – Neurology/Oncology    

Chief Medical Officer, Dent Neurologic Institute

Chief of Neuro-Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Professor of Neurology, Oncology, & Neurosurgery, SUNY at Buffalo

Numerous other Board and Advisory Board appointments

 

Horacio Capote, MD, LFAPA, FASAM, Chief Medical Officer – Psychiatry

Medical Director of Neuropsychiatry, Dent Neurologic Institute

 

Fran Gengo, PharmD, FCP, Chief Science Officer

Director of Neuropharmacology, Dent Neurologic Institute

Associate Professor of Pharmacy & Neurology, SUNY at Buffalo

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, SUNY at Buffalo

 

Traci Aladeen, PharmD, BCPP, Secretary

Clinical Pharmacist, Dent Neurologic Institute    

Adjunct Instructor in the School of Pharmacy, SUNY at Buffalo

Member, Erie County Department of Mental Health PASSS

 

Chris Ralyea, Jr, MBA, Treasurer             

Chief of Staff, Dent Neurologic Institute

Director of Cannabis Research, Dent Neurologic Institute

Numerous other Board and Advisory Board appointments

 

Anthony Baynes, Director – At Large

Chairman, AJ Baynes Group

Numerous other Board and Advisory Board appointments

 

Chet Gary, DDS, JD, Director – At Large

Clinical Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

 

Christine Mann, MBA, Director – At Large

Chief Commercial Officer, Dent Neurologic Institute

Managing Partner, NeuroNet GPO

Managing Director, CareNet

Numerous other Board and Advisory Board appointments

 

Michael Songin, CPA, CVA, CGMA, Director – At Large

Managing Partner, Songin, Luderman, Maciejewski & Meyer CPAs

 

Raul Vazquez, MD, Director – At Large

Chief Executive Officer, GBUCBO

Numerous other Board and Advisory Board appointments

Learn about your disorder

DENT provides the highest quality and compassionate patient care to the Western New York region, the direct result of a tireless commitment to staying on the forefront of medical advances and breakthrough technology.

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